All posts by LadyLively

  • Study Might Point Alzheimer’s Research in Whole New Direction

    A new brain scanning technique is shaking up what researchers thought they knew about Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers now say they can predict with reasonable accuracy which brain regions will wither and atrophy in Alzheimer’s by identifying the...

    • Posted January 2, 2020
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  • Trump Administration to Ban Most Flavored E-Cigarettes

    After months of delay, the Trump Administration is expected to announce this week that it will ban mint-, fruit- and dessert-flavored e-cigarette cartridges, while allowing the continued sale of menthol- and tobacco-flavored vapes. The White House originally...

    • Posted January 2, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Knocked Out Teeth

    More than 5 million teeth are knocked out every year in children and adults, says the American Association of Endodontists. But knocked out teeth don’t have to be lost for good. Proper emergency action can save the tooth,...

    • Posted January 2, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Is Worrying Out of Control?

    Anxiety over health, money or family problems is common. But for a person with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), excessive worry may prevent a person from leading a normal life. The National Institute of Mental Health says worrying...

    • Posted January 2, 2020
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  • How Are Your Newborn’s Ears Working? Early Hearing Test Is a Must

    When you have a baby, it seems like you visit the doctor all the time for checks on weight and length and to get needed vaccinations. But are you as aware of the guidelines regarding hearing checks...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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  • A Breakfast Fit for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions

    New Year’s Day is typically when you vow to start a new diet to take off any weight you put on over the holidays or have been carrying. This year, make your resolutions attainable — slight changes...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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  • Tips to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

    Lose weight. Eat healthier. Quit smoking. These are all popular New Year’s resolutions that are often only kept for a short time, if at all. About 40% of Americans make a New Year’s resolution, most of which...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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  • Expectations for New Star Wars Movie Could Sway Your Viewing Pleasure

    Millions of Americans have filled movie theaters over the holidays to watch the latest in the Star Wars saga, but a new study suggests that enjoyment of the film may be governed by prior expectations. To see...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Get Screened

    Screenings are medical tests used to check for diseases and health conditions, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and mental health issues, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Your age, gender and medical history...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

    Obesity can increase your child’s risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and prediabetes, says Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. With minor changes, you can help your child maintain a healthy weight. To help your child...

    • Posted January 1, 2020
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